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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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